Leonard Jay Harvey, 86, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital.
He was born in Wall, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1926 and was the son of Gail and Sylvester Harvey. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Jane Sanders Harvey.
He was an Air Force veteran of WWII serving in logistics.
He is survived by his son William (Susan) Harvey of Albany, NY; his daughter, Gail (Richard) Cali of Auburn, NY; his granddaughters, Heather Harvey and Kelly (DJ) Geddes; his great granddaughters, Kalin Harvey and Rylee Geddes; his sister, Margaret VonBehren and her children Lynda, Cathy, Diane and David. He is also survived by his grand dogs Leo, Coco, Buddy, Kodi, Kahlua, and Kamora.
Leonard will always be remembered for the joy he brought to others and his ability to face life and any adversity in life with a smile and never a complaint.
As a family we were blessed to have a father, grandfather, great grandfather who showed his loved for his family every day of his life, he was a very caring, loving and generous man. His smile would light up a room!
He recently had gone on the Patriot Honor Flight this past October describing it as "As one of the best days of my life!" Leonard enjoyed spending time on his computer playing card games, the slots and he enjoyed reading. Leonard retired from Abele Tractor and Company where he was Vice-President and Office Manager. He was a member of the Colonie Senior Citizens where he enjoyed many days' playing cards and the American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post #1520. In his younger days Leonard belonged to the Delmar Majors bowling league.
He was born in Wall, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1926 and was the son of Gail and Sylvester Harvey. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Jane Sanders Harvey.
He was an Air Force veteran of WWII serving in logistics.
He is survived by his son William (Susan) Harvey of Albany, NY; his daughter, Gail (Richard) Cali of Auburn, NY; his granddaughters, Heather Harvey and Kelly (DJ) Geddes; his great granddaughters, Kalin Harvey and Rylee Geddes; his sister, Margaret VonBehren and her children Lynda, Cathy, Diane and David. He is also survived by his grand dogs Leo, Coco, Buddy, Kodi, Kahlua, and Kamora.
Leonard will always be remembered for the joy he brought to others and his ability to face life and any adversity in life with a smile and never a complaint.
As a family we were blessed to have a father, grandfather, great grandfather who showed his loved for his family every day of his life, he was a very caring, loving and generous man. His smile would light up a room!
He recently had gone on the Patriot Honor Flight this past October describing it as "As one of the best days of my life!" Leonard enjoyed spending time on his computer playing card games, the slots and he enjoyed reading. Leonard retired from Abele Tractor and Company where he was Vice-President and Office Manager. He was a member of the Colonie Senior Citizens where he enjoyed many days' playing cards and the American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post #1520. In his younger days Leonard belonged to the Delmar Majors bowling league.
Leonard Jay Harvey, 86, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital.
He was born in Wall, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1926 and was the son of Gail and Sylvester Harvey. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Jane Sanders Harvey.
He was an Air Force veteran of WWII serving in logistics.
He is survived by his son William (Susan) Harvey of Albany, NY; his daughter, Gail (Richard) Cali of Auburn, NY; his granddaughters, Heather Harvey and Kelly (DJ) Geddes; his great granddaughters, Kalin Harvey and Rylee Geddes; his sister, Margaret VonBehren and her children Lynda, Cathy, Diane and David. He is also survived by his grand dogs Leo, Coco, Buddy, Kodi, Kahlua, and Kamora.
Leonard will always be remembered for the joy he brought to others and his ability to face life and any adversity in life with a smile and never a complaint.
As a family we were blessed to have a father, grandfather, great grandfather who showed his loved for his family every day of his life, he was a very caring, loving and generous man. His smile would light up a room!
He recently had gone on the Patriot Honor Flight this past October describing it as "As one of the best days of my life!" Leonard enjoyed spending time on his computer playing card games, the slots and he enjoyed reading. Leonard retired from Abele Tractor and Company where he was Vice-President and Office Manager. He was a member of the Colonie Senior Citizens where he enjoyed many days' playing cards and the American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post #1520. In his younger days Leonard belonged to the Delmar Majors bowling league.
He was born in Wall, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1926 and was the son of Gail and Sylvester Harvey. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Jane Sanders Harvey.
He was an Air Force veteran of WWII serving in logistics.
He is survived by his son William (Susan) Harvey of Albany, NY; his daughter, Gail (Richard) Cali of Auburn, NY; his granddaughters, Heather Harvey and Kelly (DJ) Geddes; his great granddaughters, Kalin Harvey and Rylee Geddes; his sister, Margaret VonBehren and her children Lynda, Cathy, Diane and David. He is also survived by his grand dogs Leo, Coco, Buddy, Kodi, Kahlua, and Kamora.
Leonard will always be remembered for the joy he brought to others and his ability to face life and any adversity in life with a smile and never a complaint.
As a family we were blessed to have a father, grandfather, great grandfather who showed his loved for his family every day of his life, he was a very caring, loving and generous man. His smile would light up a room!
He recently had gone on the Patriot Honor Flight this past October describing it as "As one of the best days of my life!" Leonard enjoyed spending time on his computer playing card games, the slots and he enjoyed reading. Leonard retired from Abele Tractor and Company where he was Vice-President and Office Manager. He was a member of the Colonie Senior Citizens where he enjoyed many days' playing cards and the American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post #1520. In his younger days Leonard belonged to the Delmar Majors bowling league.
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